The Unspoken
The aim is to is to discuss everything not discussed when it comes to donation and transplantation. The series focuses on different topics, bringing in members from various areas of the donation and transplantation community to discuss their experiences, and help support and advise others in similar positions. The series hopes to raise awareness, encourage individuals to become organ, eye, and tissue donors ,and provide support for those going through the transplant process.
Episodes
In this episode of the Unspoken podcast, Anna Morgan-Palardy interviews Elaine Perlman, the executive director of Waitlist Zero, about the urgent need for kidney donations and the legislative efforts to pass the End Kidney Deaths Act.
Elaine shares her personal journey into the world of organ donation, the challenges faced by living donors, and the potential impact of the proposed legislation, which aims to provide tax credits to a...
In this episode of the Unspoken Podcast, host Anna Morgan-Palardy speaks with Brian Martindale, the Program and Communications Director at Kidneys for Kids. They discuss the importance of living kidney donation, particularly for pediatric patients, and the various initiatives aimed at raising awareness and advocating for organ donation. Brian shares his personal journey as a kidney donor and the impact of his work in recruiting don...
Anna is joined by the 2024 CKF Award Winners Mark Scotch, Denise Redeker and Abby Gray. They share their journeys and experiences joining and within the transplant and donation community. They share their experience as the CKF Award Winners and attending CKF's Wine & Dine Gala. Finally, they announced the winners of the 2025 CKF Awards!
In this episode of the Unspoken podcast, Anna Morgan-Palardy speaks with Dave Galbenski from the Living Liver Foundation about the importance of living liver donation. They discuss the mission of the foundation, the significance of raising awareness about living organ donation, and the personal experiences that drive advocacy. The conversation highlights the psychological aspects of being a living donor, the legislative efforts to ...
In this episode of The Unspoken Podcast, host Anna Morgan-Palardy speaks with Paula from NMDP about the critical topic of stem cell donation. They discuss the importance of increasing the donor registry, the myths surrounding the donation process, and the personal journey of becoming a donor. Paula shares her own experience as a donor, the significance of diversity in the registry, and the support provided to donors throughout the ...
In this episode of The Unspoken, Anna Morgan-Palardy is joined by Heartfelt Help Foundation founder Denise Redeker. Denise and Anna discuss the critical issue of financial toxicity in transplantation. They explore the economic burdens faced by patients and their families and the limited resources available to assist those in need. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, sharing personal experiences, and adv...
In this episode of the Unspoken podcast, host Anna Morgan-Palardy welcomes Jessi Rochel, the executive director of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF). They discuss Jessi's journey to CKF, the importance of organ donation, and the foundation's mission to educate and inspire individuals about organ, eye, and tissue donation. The conversation highlights the Summit for Life event, which raises awareness and funds for organ donat...
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